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CARB-Compliant Tow Trucks: Buying Guide for California Operators

CARB-Compliant Tow Trucks: Buying Guide for California Operators

California continues to enforce some of the strictest diesel-emissions regulations in the nation, and tow-truck operators are feeling the impact. Whether you run a single rollback or manage a statewide fleet, staying compliant with California Air Resources Board (CARB) rules is essential to avoid fines, registration issues, and lost contracting opportunities. This guide explains what [...]
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Tow Truck Financing Options at Midco Sales

Tow Truck Financing Options at Midco Sales

Flexible Loans, Lease-to-Own Programs & TRAC Leases for Every Towing Operation Financing a tow truck is one of the most effective ways to grow your business without draining your cash reserves. Whether you’re a start-up operator purchasing your first rollback or an established towing company adding a heavy-duty unit, Midco Sales helps you secure the [...]
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Extendable Lowboy Trailers: A Complete Guide for Contractors & Equipment Movers

Extendable Lowboy Trailers: A Complete Guide for Contractors & Equipment Movers

Extendable lowboy trailers play a critical role in heavy-haul transport, especially when moving long, tall, or oversized machinery. Whether you’re hauling excavators, dozers, pavers, industrial equipment, or long structural materials, an extendable lowboy offers the flexibility and deck length needed to stay compliant and safe on the road. This guide explains what extendable lowboy trailers [...]
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Belly Dump vs End Dump Trailers: What You Need to Know

Belly Dump vs End Dump Trailers: What You Need to Know

What is a Belly Dump Trailer A belly dump trailer — also known as a bottom dump trailer — unloads materials through a clamshell-type gate on the underside (the “belly”) of the trailer rather than tipping the whole bed. Because the dump bed doesn’t raise, the trailer remains relatively stable during unloading, which reduces tip-over [...]
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Jerr-Dan Industrial Carriers — Durable, Versatile Rollback & Carrier Trucks

Jerr-Dan Industrial Carriers — Durable, Versatile Rollback & Carrier Trucks

Why Jerr-Dan Industrial Carriers When you need a rollback or carrier that blends durability, versatility, and reliable performance — without stepping into heavy-duty wrecker territory — Jerr-Dan’s Industrial Carrier line stands out. Designed for everyday heavy-duty hauling and transport jobs, these carriers offer a range of models to suit light-to-moderate fleet work, service trucks, impound [...]
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Tag Trailers for Heavy Equipment Transport – Built for Contractors, Paving Crews & Jobsite Efficiency

Tag Trailers for Heavy Equipment Transport – Built for Contractors, Paving Crews & Jobsite Efficiency

When you’re moving equipment from site to site, you can’t afford downtime, loading struggles, or trailers that aren’t built to handle daily commercial use. Tag-along trailers offer a versatile, easy-to-tow solution for contractors, asphalt crews, municipalities, and construction fleets who need reliable equipment transport without stepping up into a detachable gooseneck or lowboy. At Midco [...]
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Benefits of Using a Piggyback Forklift Trailer for Construction Material Delivery

Benefits of Using a Piggyback Forklift Trailer for Construction Material Delivery

Construction supply companies, lumber yards, roofing distributors, and material delivery fleets rely on equipment that allows drivers to deliver product efficiently, access tight job sites, and unload without relying on onsite equipment. A flatbed trailer equipped with a piggyback forklift kit solves these challenges by giving operators full control of loading and unloading—no cranes, telehandlers, [...]
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Aluminum vs Steel End Dump Trailers: Which Should You Choose?

Aluminum vs Steel End Dump Trailers: Which Should You Choose?

Selecting the right end-dump trailer comes down to understanding how aluminum and steel construction affect weight, durability, payload efficiency, and long-term operating cost. This guide gives you a clear, practical comparison so you can make the correct investment for your hauling operation. What Is an End Dump Trailer? An end-dump trailer uses a hydraulic system [...]
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Traveling Axle vs. Hydraulic Tail: What’s the Difference?

Traveling Axle vs. Hydraulic Tail: What’s the Difference?

A traveling axle and a hydraulic tail are two loading systems used on heavy-equipment trailers, but they function very differently. Both aim to simplify loading, improve safety, and reduce dependence on traditional ramps—yet the mechanics, applications, and advantages are not the same. Understanding these differences ensures you choose the right trailer for your equipment and [...]
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